Sheila Tousey

Sheila Tousey

Sheila May Tousey (born June 4, 1959) is a Native American actress.

Tousey is a Menominee and Stockbridge-Munsee Native American, raised on both the Menominee and Stockbridge-Munsee reservations. A professional dancer and actress, Tousey began doing pow wows as a small child but did not perform on stage until she attended the University of New Mexico. She initially entered the university's law program, planning to specialize in federal contracts and Native American law, but later changed her major to English, and began taking theater arts courses. After graduation, Tousey enrolled in the graduate acting program at New York University's Tisch School of Arts.

Acting

2004

2003

Coyote Waits
Movie

Emma Leaphorn

2002

Skinwalkers
Movie

Emma Leaphorn

1999

1999

1997

Sparkler
Movie

Hurricane

1995

Lord of Illusions
Movie

Jennifer Desiderio

1993

The X-Files
Tv

Native American Nurse

1993

Silent Tongue
Movie

Awbonnie / Ghost

1993

Medicine River
Movie

Louise Heavyman

1992

Thunderheart
Movie

Maggie Eagle Bear

1990

Law & Order
Tv

Mrs. Vilardi

Infos

Full Name
Sheila Tousey
Gender
Female
Date of Birth
6/4/1960